This mockup for the MVP demonstrates a streamlined approach to presenting airport information for general aviation pilots, focusing on digestible chunks that can be expanded through conversation.
| Source | Connection | Role |
|---|---|---|
| NOTAMify | API | NOTAMs for Airports |
| Aviation Weather Center | API | METARs, TAFs, SIGMET, AIRMET, Wind/Temp, CWA, Forecasts |
| FAA Digital TPP (DTPP) | Data | Airport Info, Procedures |
| FAA Chart Supplement A/FD | Data | Airport Details |
| FAA Instrument Flying Handbook | Knowledge | Detailed explanation for instrument flight |
| Domain Knowledge | Context / Prompt | |
| NASR | Data | Airport Info, Procedures |
Pilot:
What's the current status at KHEF?
Go-NoGo:
Currently KHEF (Manassas Regional) is reporting VFR conditions. Winds
are calm, visibility is good and ceilings high. The temperature is 89º F.
No current SIGMENTS or AIRMETS. Some airport NOTAMs in place. DC SFRA
procedures and related security TFR's are valid. Tower is active until 2230Z.
Follow-up Generators:
**- Give me a weather synopsis for the next few days**
- Show me the TAFs
- What are the current NOTAMs
- Give me the current status of another airport
- Show me the departure procedures for KHEF
- Show me the phone number to access the AWOS
Pilot:
**Give me a weather synopsis for the next few days**
Go-NoGo:
We've got a weak front sitting south of us through the weekend with high
pressure building in from the north. Cold front comes through Sunday night into
Monday, then just hangs around through midweek.
Follow-up Generators:
**- Give me a general overview of KHEF**
- Show me the TAFs
- Give me a more detailed area weather report
- What are the current NOTAMs
- Need a refresher on the SFRA procedure
Pilot:
**Give me a general overview of KHEF**
Go-NoGo:
Weather
• METAR: 08/15 13:56Z 10sm visibility, scattered clouds at 6,500ft.
Temperatue 32°C, dewpoint 22ºC
dewpoint 23ºC. Winds light at 230º. Altimeter 30.11.
• TAF (KIAD): 08/15 15:00Z Visibility 6 sm, broken layer at 5,000 feet and
another broken layer at 10,000. Thunderstorms in the vicinity.
Expires at 1700Z.
Airport
• Runways: 16L/34R and 16R/34L both operational.
• Several NOTAMs in effect.
• SFRA procedures in use and a related TFR in place.
Follow-up Generators:
- **Tell me more about the weather**
- What NOTAMs should I know about?
- What's the forecast for later today?
- What's the current density altitude at KHEF?
- How are your radio comm skills?
Pilot:
**Tell me more about the weather.**
Go-NoGo:
KHEF is clear right now, but there's some stuff brewing up around Dulles -
shallow thunderstorms in a convergence zone. Mainly just heavy rain and wind
gusts, drifting west but probably won't make it to Martinsburg or
Charlottesville before sunset.
There is a posted probability of 30% for those areas plus BWI and MTN, but
confidence is pretty low. Tonight's the bigger issue - easterly flow's gonna
push low clouds and fog in, especially east of the Blue Ridge.
Expecting IFR conditions with possible mist and drizzle. Should clear by
mid-morning Saturday. Weekend looks decent - terrain-driven storms Saturday, maybe hitting CHO or MRB. Otherwise VFR with light southeast winds. Cold front
approaches Sunday, gives Martinsburg maybe 20-30% chance of storms.
Monday-Tuesday looking VFR except during showers. Limited coverage both days,
winds northeast Monday shifting southeast Tuesday.
Follow-ups:
- Is there any convective SIGMETs or AIRMETS nearby?
**- Show me the NOTAMs at KHEF.**
- How's the weather at nearby airports?
- Show all PIREP's within 50 miles
- Insurance up to date?
Pilot:
**Show me the NOTAMs**
Go-NoGo:
Some key NOTAMs for KHEF. There are several cranes in the area that have a
significant impact on approach and departure procedures. There's construction
activity on the northwest apron (west side), some lighting out of service and
some non-standard wind indicators. And of course there are our own DC SFRA
restrictions
Follow-ups:
- What are the amended minima for the approach procedures?
- What's the impact of the cranes on the departure procedures?
- What lighting is out of service?
- And what's up with the wind indicators?
**- What DC SFRA restrictions apply to KHEF?**
- Tell me more about the work on the northwest apron.
Pilot:
**Give me an overview of another airport**
Go-NoGo:
On August 12, 2008, the FAA issued a final rule entitled, “Special Awareness Training for the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area”. This rule requires any pilot
who flies under VFR within a 60 nm radius of the DCA VOR/DME to complete the required training course. This rule is now codified under FAR 91.161.